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Highlights: edible flowers; mint fragrance; attracts bees, good tea.
Propagation by seed: Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks prior to last spring frost. Sow seeds on good starting mix. Press seeds lightly into mix. Cover seeds lightly if at all. Moisten. Place container in a location at 60 to 70F. Seeds should start to germinate in 10 to 40 days.
Other propagation methods:
Care: Sun to part shade. Average to rich soil. Grows in all zones. Do not move in fall. Plants moved in fall may die in winter.
Description: Member of the mint family. Height: 24 to 30 inches. blooms July to Aug. Fragrant mint scented foliage.
Uses: Tea – use 1 tablespoon fresh or dried to one cup boiling water. Culinary – chop leaves and flowers and add to fruit salads. Garnish any type of salad with leaves. Attracts bees. Main ingredient in EArl Grey tea. Leaves and flowers are also used medicinally.
